1 – only one fish per bowl unless the class requires or allows more.
2 – bowl must have at least one flat side so judges can see unobstructed view of fish
3 – no decorations are allowed inside or outside of the bowl unless it is a shrimp bowl
4 - no painted sides or bottom – hey – only a bare bowl is acceptable
5 - a bowl is defined as a regular all-glass fish bowl or any normal glass or acrylic aquarium
6 – lights and heaters are not allowed. This is why the BOWL SHOW is in July.
7 – no air will be provided – there are only a few outlets in the room—if you must have air for your fish, you must provide the equipment including extension cords. But you should not need it. You can maximize the oxygen getting to your fish if the water is clean, the surface area is the max it can be, and the water depth is low but still allows the fish to swim normally.
8 – You can provide a cover if you want. PVAS will supply plastic cling wrap to cover the bowls or aquariums.
9 – Decisions of the Judge(s) are final.
10 – Judge(s) can combine classes if there are not sufficient entrants in a class or classes. Basically if there is only one or two entries in a class, they will be moved to another class at the judge’s discretion.
If you do not have a small aquarium to display your fish in, PVAS will loan you a small plastic aquarium. There will be a limited number available (around 50) on the day of the BOWL SHOW. The only cost is that the aquariums be returned clean and dry to the box you got it from. Towels will be provided so you can do this easily.
Frank Cowherd
BOWL SHOW Chairperson 2011